SCRIM FACING RADIANT BARRIER
Scrim Facing Domestic
Scrim Facing Domestic is a reinforced radiant barrier designed for residential and commercial roofing systems. The 160gsm laminate combines aluminium foil, kraft paper and reinforced fibreglass scrim in a 1.25m × 40m roll covering 50m² gross area.
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Product Overview
Scrim Facing Domestic is a reinforced radiant barrier designed for residential and commercial roof systems. Its laminate combines aluminium foil, natural kraft paper, flame-retardant polyethylene adhesive and fibreglass scrim.
The 160gsm domestic-grade laminate is supplied in 1.25m × 40m rolls with a gross area of 50m². The product information lists an R1.52 roofing-system value when used as part of the appropriate roof assembly.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Reinforced reflective aluminium foil
- ✓ Fibreglass scrim reinforcement
- ✓ 160gsm domestic-grade construction
- ✓ 50m² gross area per roll
- ✓ R1.52 roofing-system R-value
- ✓ A/A3 fire performance
- ✓ Suitable for tiled and specified roof systems
- ✓ Available for supply in rolls
Typical Roof Use
Scrim Facing Domestic is typically installed beneath roof tiles or suitable roof sheeting as part of the completed roof assembly.
Technical Product Data
Scrim Facing Domestic Technical Specifications
Domestic-grade Scrim Facing uses aluminium foil, natural kraft paper, flame-retardant polyethylene adhesive and fibreglass scrim to form a reinforced radiant barrier.
| Product range | Scrim Facing |
|---|---|
| Product type | Roofing Insulation |
| Material | Radiant Barrier |
| Grade | Domestic |
| Basis weight | 160gsm |
| Standard roll width | 1.25m |
| Standard roll length | 40m |
| Gross roll area | 50m² |
| Construction | Aluminium foil, natural kraft paper and fibreglass scrim |
| Adhesive | Flame-retardant polyethylene adhesive |
| Reinforcement | Fibreglass scrim |
| Recommended overlap | 150mm |
| Tensile strength | 255 N/25mm machine direction; 130 N/25mm cross direction |
| Burst strength | 55 N/cm² |
| Roofing-system R-value | R1.52m²·K/W |
| Low-temperature performance (ASTM D1790) | Remains flexible with no delamination after 4 hours at -40°C |
| High-temperature performance (ASTM D1790) | Remains flexible with no delamination after 4 hours at 116°C |
| UL 723 / ASTM E84 | Less than 25/50 – Passed |
| SANS 10177 Parts 5 and 10 | A/A3 |
| Typical application | Residential and commercial roof systems |
Roof Insulation Applications
Where Is Scrim Facing Domestic Used?
Scrim Facing Domestic is intended primarily for residential and suitable commercial roof systems. The finished roof design determines its position, support, fixing and overlap requirements.
Residential Tiled Roofs
Installed beneath tiling battens as part of a properly detailed residential roof assembly.
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Residential Roof Systems
A reinforced radiant barrier for suitable new roof construction and specified renovation projects.
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Commercial Roofs
Suitable for commercial roof assemblies where the domestic-grade reinforced foil product is specified.
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Scrim Facing Domestic Installation Guidance
These points provide general installation guidance. The roofing contractor should follow the complete project specification and current product instructions.
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Scrim Facing Domestic Data Sheet
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Scrim Facing Domestic Data Sheet
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Scrim Facing Domestic Information
Frequently Asked Questions
The product information lists an R1.52 roofing-system value. Actual performance depends on the complete roof assembly, adjacent air spaces and installation.
A 1.25m × 40m roll has a gross area of 50m². Practical installed coverage will be lower after allowing for the 150mm overlap, cutting and site waste.
Domestic Scrim Facing is a 160gsm product intended mainly for residential and suitable commercial roofs. Industrial Scrim Facing is a heavier-duty product intended for factories, warehouses and industrial metal-roof systems.
The Domestic datasheet lists an A/A3 classification tested to SANS 10177 Parts 5 and 10. It also records a passed result of less than 25/50 under UL 723 and ASTM E84.
The product information recommends a 150mm overlap. The roofing contractor should also follow the complete project specification and installation details.
No. Scrim Facing Domestic is supplied in rolls. Installation should be arranged with a roofing contractor familiar with reflective roof-insulation products.
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